Executive Function Archives - Child's Play In Action

How to be a Child Actor: Audition, Book Work and Stay Grounded

Ages 6-9, Ages 9+, For Parents, Most Recent / By Jocelyn Greene

Get practical tips on how to start up as a child actor from an entertainment industry pro.

10 Virtual Halloween Party Game Ideas for Kids

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-9, Ages 9+, For Parents, Games, Mindfulness, Most Recent / By Jocelyn Greene

Check out these tips (from riddles to scavenger hunts) for virtual Halloween party festivities that will get kids joyfully playing together.

Online Teaching Tips for Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary Educators

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-9, Ages 9+, For Parents, Games, Mindfulness, Most Recent / By Jocelyn Greene

A series of conversations between early educators to support online teaching and learning in the Fall of 2020.

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8 Simple Strategies for Kid Workouts and to Help Them Move More

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-9, Ages 9+, For Parents, Games, Mindfulness, Most Recent / By Jocelyn Greene

Help kids get moving in socially distant playdates, or just in your living room, with games from Coach Johnson! He shares his wisdom as a public school PE teacher on how to make inspiring physical games meaningful and child-led. Get bonding time and a workout (dance party!) too.

Kindness in Action: How to Activate Compassion in Family Routines

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-9, Ages 9+, For Parents, Games, Mindfulness, Most Recent / By Jocelyn Greene

Learn simple tips for building “kindness routines” as a family. Get inspired by teen activists who are making empathy part of their life-mission.

Empathy Activities for Kind and Not-Bored Kids

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-9, Ages 9+, For Parents, Games, Mindfulness, Most Recent / By Jocelyn Greene

Boost kids’ moods and brains through empathy! Learn about activities for kids that get them acting on kindness and banish boredom!

Summer 2020: Strategies for Families to Keep their Sanity

Ages 3-5, Ages 6-9, Ages 9+, For Parents, Games, Mindfulness, Most Recent / By Jocelyn Greene

Resources and tips for thinking about summer 2020 – empowering kids to find a passion, be independent and stay social.

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Make Indoor Play Hilarious and Meaningful, Watch How

Ages 6-9, For Parents, Games, Games for Families and Siblings, Most Recent, Videos / By Jocelyn Greene

When the temperatures dip and the crazies set in – you need an indoor game that keeps kids calm and gets them laughing. This theater game boosts social emotional learning, communication skills and is super bonding. Best of all, it makes kids laugh!

These Halloween games are the best for family fun

Ages 3-5, For Parents, Games, Games for Families and Siblings, Most Recent, Videos / By Jocelyn Greene

Halloween games help kids flex their imaginative muscles, build empathy and bond with you and their buddies. Simple theater exercises – with a Halloween theme – can make playing their role so much more fun! Here are my favorite games for at-home play and even for a Halloween party!

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Boom Chica Boom is that screen free game you need to play now

Ages 3-5, For Parents, Games, Games for Families and Siblings, Games for the Classroom, Most Recent, Playful Parenting Hacks, Videos / By Jocelyn Greene

This simple chant helps kids regulate their emotions and boosts their social intelligence. You can play it as a car game, while walking to school, or even at bedtime. Kids will have fun exploring “characters” and you’ll like this easy format for fostering new words to develop feelings.